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The Way of Qigong
Kenneth S. Cohen · 1997
A broad qigong introduction covering practice, philosophy, and health claims that need careful translation.
Why it belongs
Useful for Meridian Arts if framed as practice culture and embodied attention, not medical promise.
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Why read it
A substantial qigong doorway. Extract practice literacy — breath, attention, rhythm, slow repetition — while bounding health claims carefully.
Key idea
Qigong treats attention, breath, posture, and rhythm as one practice field.
Try this
Try one minute of slow weight shift with easy breathing; note sensation rather than chasing effects.
Best for
- Readers curious about qigong practice
- Traditional body-map shelves
Read with caution
- Traditional health claims need WBC evidence labels
- Practice quality and teacher context matter
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